why am i hearing this sound while driving?

2000 LEXUS ES 300
12,800 MILES
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IMGREGORY7483
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hi. i just changed my rear break pads.i did not rotate the caliper pistons clock wise while compressing them.i have a slight scraping sound now.can i start over and rotate the pistons properly? break dust shield isnt touching rotors and i dont know what else would be causing this metal on metal sound. thank you
Jul 6, 2012 at 1:41 AM
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CARADIODOC
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If you shoe-horned the new pads in, there's no need to turn the pistons. Did you have the rotors machined? There is likely a ring of rust buildup and the new linings are a fuzz offset compared to the old ones and they're riding on that rust. That will wear off in short order.
Jul 6, 2012 at 1:49 AM
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